obesity
Restricting Calories May Extend Longevity, Study Finds
Scientists in China have found that restricting calorie intake promotes growth of gut bacteria associated with increased lifespan in mice.
Intestine Bugs Could Be Key To Obesity-Cancer Link
New research shows that obesity is linked to an increase in the production of DNA-damaging acid that causes liver inflammation and cancer.
Elevated Health Risk For Teens Who Drink More Than A Can Of Soft Drink Daily, Study
A study by Australian researchers have shown that teenagers who drink more than one can of sugary drink a day have a higher risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular diseases later in life.
People Who Walk Or Cycle To Work Less Likely To Be Obese, Study
People who walk or cycle to work are less likely to be overweight or obese, according to a study on 4,000 participants in India.
Study Questions Link Between Drinking Coffee & Weight Loss
A new Australian study shows that a compound in coffee called chlorogenic acid does not prevent weight gain in obese laboratory mice.
New Target Found In Fight Against Obesity
Scientists have identified a potential target for the treatment of obesity-related diseases.
Adults Also Can’t Resist Junk Food Advertising, Study
The idea that adults are better equipped than children to resist junk food advertising has been debunked by a new study.
Babies Whose Mothers Eat Junk Food Are Born Addicted, Study
Research in rats suggests that mothers who eat junk food while pregnant give birth to babies who are addicted to a high fat, high sugar diet.
The Mystery Of The Mutant Mice That Never Got Fat
The mystery of why some people get fat eating high-fat foods while others can stay skinny on a diet of burgers and chips is closer to being solved.
